Jarred Cosart (0-1, 5.09 ERA) and Jerad Eickhoff (6-12, 3.68 ERA) are on the hill in the last of a three-game series between the San Diego Padres (48-62) and the Philadelphia Phillies (51-61) at Petco Park. The Padres won the last game 9-7, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 4:40 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 7 and can be seen on CSPh and FSSD.
Cosart pitched 3.1 innings in his most recent start, surrendering zero runs, striking out three and walking six in a 7-3 win over the Brewers. Wil Myers (.282, 73 Rs, 21 HRs, 68 RBIs, 21 SBs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs and one RBI. Eickhoff went 5.0 innings, surrendering zero runs and striking out one in a 2-1 defeat to the Braves in his last outing. Maikel Franco (.253, 45 Rs, 20 HRs, 66 RBIs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run.
San Diego is a -116 favorite against Philadelphia and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at eight runs. The Padres have recorded an overall money line of +244 and have shown high-level performance as a favorite this season with a record of 12-6. San Diego is one of the best in the MLB in terms of steals, swiping 98 bases.
In games where it is the underdog, Philadelphia has a 34-48 record and an overall money line of +382. Offensively, the Phillies have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 3.7 runs per game by averaging 5.1 during that stretch. When it comes to issuing walks, the Phillies have the third-fewest in the NL with an average of just 2.7 walks allowed per game.
The Phillies lead the season series, 4-2. The Padres have a 33-49 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Eickhoff takes the mound. Cosart (RHP) will be on the hill against the Phillies, who have a 39-49 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – SD, O/U – Over
Notes
San Diego has won 43% (20-26) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Philadelphia has won 47% (24-27) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Phillies managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Padres who are heading in with a 25-10 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Padres are 37-9. The Phillies have a 34-6 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 28th, Philadelphia sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 412 this season. San Diego ranks in the top half with 491.
San Diego and Philadelphia both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. San Diego sits at 24th with 310 this season and Philadelphia ranks 29th with 277.
When the Padres hit at least one home run, they are 41-32, well-matched with the Phillies who are 42-31 when hitting one or more homers.
